(Un)conventional Futures
How do first-gen immigrant parents influence their childrens’ dreams? Where does the stereotype that asian parents only approve of ‘white-collar jobs’ (doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc) come from? How do our experiences as second-gen Chinese-Canadians define “success”?
Out Now
“If you’re really passionate about it, you should try it.”
We interviwed 3 second-generation Chinese-Canadians, each with unique career prospects shaped by their experiences and identities. In the second documentary, they offer their insight on embracing (un)conventional paths.
Meet the Interviewees
Alex
Second-gen Chinese-Canadian, high school student, former STEM aspirant turned finance major and possibly future restaurant owner. Says his childhood dream was to be a fish.
Bill
Second-gen Chinese-Canadian, nursing student, staff at homeless shelter, harm-reduction outreach worker, hospital security guard, managing gdirector of RadiCare ventures, co-founder of RadiCalgary.
Adrien
Second-gen Chinese-Canadian, high school student, long time artist, former STEM aspirant turned illustration major, and perhaps a future tattoo apprentice.